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The Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, set in british isles.
The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Alien invasion, dark in tone, about war, set in at sea.
“Earth's life is disrupted by the attacks of extraterrestrials whose war machines, emerging from the depths of the oceans, seem indestructible.”
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The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Alien invasion, set in north america.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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Sea SiegeNovel
Andre Nortonstandalone novel1957
Post-apocalyptic, set in latin america and islands.
“On a bleak little island in the West Indies, Griff Gunston faces many questions.”
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Forge of GodSeries
series2 books1987
completed
Dark in tone.
“Earth faces destruction when an inscrutable and overwhelming alien form of life attacks.”
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The WandererNovel
Fritz Leiberstandalone novel1964
Set in contemporary and space.